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A member asked:
I have been diagnosed with shingles almost a week ago. the rash appeared 8 days ago, but has not oozed or crusted. is this normal?
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Likely normal : In immunocompetent patients (normal immune system), the little vesicles crust by 7 to 10 days at which time there are no longer considered infectious. If new lesions have appeared more than a week after the initial rash, it should be discussed with your doctor as it may indicate an underlying immunodeficiency.
Answered 7/29/2013
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